Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentation
January 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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A Bad Influence – a Rude Fusion presentationJanuary 23 – February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pmUnder 18 only with parent or legal guardianWannabe alcoholic comedian George Jackson Jr. lacks anything resembling self-control, but his incessant friendliness tends to make people forget that fact. By chance, he stumbles upon an old friend at an AA meeting. June—the friend—is so dismayed by her recovery process, in particular the unwanted advances of her sponsor Donovan, that George manages to sweep her off her feet and straight into a bender.
About the Artists
While having no official organization, the production team of A Bad Influence is built up of a group of passionate artists who believe in and love the story enough to come together and bring it to life. Most worked on this project once before in the fall of 2024, but we are ecstatic to grow our team and unlayer ideas and conversations we didn’t have before.About Rude Fusion
Rude Fusion is a program designed to develop deeper relationships with some of Austin’s finest theatre artists by offering material, financial and creative support for their new works, and by helping bring nationally acclaimed artists to town. Rude Fusion aims to help artists take artistic risks, explore new ideas and keep their focus on artist pay and production values.
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Deck and Balls by Jonah and Evan
Deck & Balls could be considered a magic show. It may even be considered a comedy show. It certainly is strange.
Jonah and Evan are way too excited to bring you the debut of their chaotic clowning hour, chocked full of surprises and laughs.
Writing, Directing, and Performance by: Jonah Thacher & Evan Alexander
Stage Management: Logan Holmes
Box Office: Leanna Thacher
Doors at 7:30 p.m., Show at 8:00 p.m.